Intel NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi9 User manual

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Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi9
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi7
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi5
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi9
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi7
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi5
User Guide
July 2023

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Contents
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Installation Precautions.............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.........................................................................6
2.0 Open the Chassis ...................................................................................................................7
3.0 System Memory ....................................................................................................................13
4.0 M.2 SSD .....................................................................................................................................16
5.0 2.5” and 3.5” SSD................................................................................................................18
6.0 External PCIe card ..............................................................................................................22
7.0 Close the Chassis.................................................................................................................27
8.0 Connect Power ......................................................................................................................29
9.0 Install an Operating System .........................................................................................30
10.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ................................................31

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Revision History
Date
Revision
Description
October 2022
1.0
Initial release.

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1.0 Introduction
This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products:
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi9
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi7
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi5
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi9
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi7
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi5
1.1 Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and
with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying computer equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before
performing any of the steps described in this guide.
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, or networks before you open
the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment
damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front
panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
•Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
•Create a log to record information about your computer, such as model,
serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
•Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the
procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an
antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station isn’t
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

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1.2 Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the
installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
•Sharp pins on connectors
•Sharp pins on circuit boards
•Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
•Hot components (such as SSDs, processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
•Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing
to qualified technical personnel.
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
If you don’t follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility
of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.

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2.0 Open the Chassis
1. Disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, antenna, and
modems, if any of them are connected, before you open or service the device.
2. Unscrew the thumb screw (A) on the rear side of the chassis.

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3. Hold (B) and lift to remove the top cover.
4. Pull (A) (D) outwards to remove the side panels:

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5. Remove the front cover:

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6. Unscrew the three screws on the top front, top rear, and back panel:
7. Remove the USB Type-C cable (B)

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8. Press down the lever on the PCIe x16 connector that holds the Compute Element.
Simultaneously, hold the top bar attached to the compute element, pull up and
rotate outwards to remove the Compute Element

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3.0 System Memory
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi9, NUC13RNGi7, NUC13RNGi5 and Intel® NUC
13 Extreme Compute Element NUC13SBBi9, NUC13SBBi7, NUC13SBBi5 have two
262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets. Be sure to select memory modules that meet these
requirements:
•1.1V and 2.1V (with XMP) low voltage JEDEC memory only
•4000 MHz, 4400 MHz, 4800 MHz, 5200 MHz, and 5600 MHz SO-DIMMs
•Max capacity - 64GB
•Non-ECC
•Intel® XMP 3.0 support
Find compatible memory modules in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool
•NUC13RNGi9
•NUC13RNGi7
•NUC13RNGi5
•NUC13SBBi9
•NUC13SBBi7
•NUC13SBBi5
NOTE
If you plan to install only one memory module, install it in the lower
memory socket.
To install memory, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the
computer and disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s side and top chassis covers as per the instructions in
section 2.0, Open the chassis.
4. Align the small space (key) at the bottom edge of the memory module with
the key in the socket.
5. Insert the bottom edge of the module vertically into the socket (A)
6. When the module is inserted, push up the retaining clips until they snap into
place (B). Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

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To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off
the computer and disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s side and top chassis covers as per the
instructions in the section 2.0 Open the chassis.
4. Gently push the retaining clips down at each end of the memory
module to get it out of the socket.
5. Holding the module by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and
store it in an antistatic package.
6. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to
reach the memory sockets.
7. Replace the computer’s covers and reconnect the power cord as per
the instructions from section 5.0 Close the Chassis.

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4.0 M.2 SSD
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi9, NUC13RNGi7, NUC13RNGi5 and Intel® NUC 13
Extreme Compute Element NUC13SBBi9, NUC13SBBi7, NUC13SBBi5 have the following
options:
M.2 connector
Controller
Support
Slot 1
PCH
M.2 NVMe and SATA
Slot 2
PCH
M.2 NVMe
Slot 3
CPU
M.2 NVMe
There are no pre-installed SSD available out of the box for the above SKUs.
Find compatible M.2 and SATA SSDs in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool:
•NUC13RNGi9
•NUC13RNGi7
•NUC13RNGi5
•NUC13SBBi9
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To install M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the M.2 cover.
2. Remove the pre-installed SSD from the connector if there are any.
3. Make sure there is the metal standoff in the right position, depending on the
length of the SSD you are going to install.
4. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector
and slide the SSD into the m.2 slot.
5. Secure SSD with the small screw.
6. Secure the M.2 cover.

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5.0 2.5” and 3.5” SSD
1. Remove the chassis bottom cover

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2. Unscrew and remove the SSD panel.
3. Secure the 2.5” or 3.5” SSD to the panel.

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4. Insert the signal and power cables to the SSD
5. Secure the SSD plate to the chassis